Faculty Directory
Human Molecular Biology and Genetics
Abel, Evan Dale
3410B EIHG Bldg. 533
Phone: 585-0727 OR 585-3635
E-Mail: dale.abel@hmbg.utah.edu
General Research Interest: Regulation of cardiac
glucose metabolism; molecular mechanisms of cardiac injury
in diabetes.
Student Participation: Participating in ongoing studies
which include development and analysis of transgenic mice.
Performing gene expression and signal transduction studies
in cultured cells.
Background Needed: Biology and/or biochemistry. Some
prior laboratory experience would be helpful.
Outside Majors: Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry,
Physiology, Pharmacology.
Student generated projects may be considered.
Leibold, Elizabeth
3250 EIHG
Phone: 585-5002
E-mail: betty.leibold@hci.utah.edu
General Research Interest: Iron regulation of gene
expression: biochemical & molecular characterization of proteins
involved in cellular iron metabolism.
Student Participation: Protein isolation, gene cloning
& expression studies.
Background Needed: Basic biology/biochemistry courses:
lab experience not necessary.
Outside Majors: Chemistry.
Key Words: Molecular biology, protein purification,
iron regulation.
Student generated projects may be considered.
Zimmerman, Guy A.
4220 EIGH
Phone: 585-0727
Email: guy.zimmerman@hmbg.utah.edu
General Research Interest: Endothelial cell &
leukocyte cell biology, mechanisms of intercellular adhesion
& signaling, gene regulation in inflammatory and vascular
cells, selectins, biologically-active lipids & other molecules,
mechanisms of vascular injury and inflammatory disease.
